insert_link Business / Economics 02 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Partners with Antila Consultancy to Host Inaugural Local Content Conference The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), in collaboration with Antila Consultancy, is proud to announce the inaugural Namibian Local Content Conference (NLCC), scheduled to take place from April 16th to April 18th. This groundbreaking conference aims to bolster local participation in Namibia's burgeoning oil and gas sector. With Namibia's oil and gas industry rapidly expanding, the NLCC serves as a vital platform for fostering dialogue and collaboration among […] todayApril 2, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia B2Gold’s Otjikoto Mine to Implement Voluntary Retrenchment B2Gold, a Canadian-listed company, has announced plans for approximately 300 mining workers at its Otjikoto Mine to undergo voluntary retrenchment this year. The decision comes as the mine approaches open pit closure, leading to a reduction in mining production and the need for fewer personnel. Currently employing around 890 workers, the affected employees primarily belong to the open pit mining department. B2Gold Spokesperson Namasiku Nalisa confirmed the notice, clarifying that […] todayApril 2, 2024 15
Namibia Prime Minister Participates in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Anti-Corruption Forum Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila is currently in Paris attending the annual Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum organized by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The 2024 OECD Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum brings together leaders from various nations to discuss strategies for addressing global corruption challenges through anti-corruption policies and integrity frameworks. This forum serves as a platform to explore innovative approaches and collaborative efforts aimed at combating corruption on […] todayApril 2, 2024 17
insert_link World Russia carried out another round of missile and drone strikes against Ukraine’s already-crippled energy grid Russia carried out another round of missile and drone strikes against Ukraine's already-crippled energy grid, reaching as far as Lviv, far from the frontlines. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. todayApril 2, 2024 23
insert_link Africa World Health Organisation says nearly 20 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are in need of health assistance The World Health Organisation says nearly 20 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are in need of health assistance following climate shocks and an ongoing armed conflict in the east of the country. The head of the global health body, Tedros Ghebreyesus says they are working with the Congolese government to address some of the health needs. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa. todayApril 2, 2024 8
insert_link Sport Tight at the top as Ipswich lead Championship Ipswich were left with a slender one-point lead at the top of the Championship on Monday as the race for automatic promotion to the Premier League headed towards a thrilling finale. Leeds left it late to see off Hull 3-1 in the final Championship fixture of the day as they went second in the table, just a point behind Ipswich. And Leicester reignited their bid for automatic promotion […] todayApril 2, 2024 1
insert_link Sport New Zealander Mike Cron joins Wallabies coaching staff Former All Blacks assistant coach Mike Cron has joined the Wallabies backroom staff alongside fellow New Zealander Joe Schmidt, Rugby Australia said Tuesday. Cron was an assistant with New Zealand between 2004 and 2019, helping lead the side to back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles in 2011 and 2015. Having earned a reputation as a "scrum doctor", Cron has more than 30 years' experience as a rugby coach. He […] todayApril 2, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Schwalger named Samoa coach until 2027 Rugby World Cup Former Samoa rugby captain Mase Mahonri Schwalger has been appointed head coach of the national side through to the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Schwalger, 45, was assistant to head coach Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua at last year's World Cup in France, where Samoa exited the pool stages after just a single win, against Chile. "Representing one's country, whether as a coach or player, is the […] todayApril 2, 2024 4
insert_link APO International African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) honours outgoing Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding [[{"value":"The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has honoured the outgoing Force Commander Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding for his exemplary leadership and steering the mission to success during his tenure. Lt. Gen. Okiding is scheduled to depart the ATMIS mission area to take up a new position as Uganda’s Deputy Chief of Defence Forces. At a farewell event on Monday held at the ATMIS Force Headquarters in Mogadishu, the […] todayApril 1, 2024 5